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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Alastor — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Alaster|Alathea
GreekBoy↑↑ Surging

Alastor

uh-LAS-tur · 3 syllables

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#1900
↑↑ Surging
#1900
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 24
Peak rank
#1900 in 2024
5yr change
+1515 ranks
Birth frequency
2.3 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1900 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Greek boy names
Alastor

Popularity score: 24  ·  SSA Rank: #1900

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1515 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Alastor is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
MythologicalGreekStrong3-syllableClassical RootDarkLiteraryRareMasculineFantasy AppealRising
Character
relentless vengeancedark justicefierce determinationavenging spiritunwavering purpose
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Alastors

vigilantparanoidprincipledgruffrelentless
STRONG
High confidence

Alastor is a Greek boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1900 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1515 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1900 · rare
Alastor at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'alastor' meaning 'avenging spirit' or 'avenger'; in mythology, a demon of vengeance. Associated with divine retribution and justice.
Language root:Ancient Greek · Classical
Peak rank:#1900 in 2024
5yr change:+1515 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Alastor (Harry Potter)
Character - Dumbledore's phoenix
Alastor Moody (Harry Potter)
Auror character
Similar Sound
CastorAstorHectorNestorProctor
Similar Style
Caspian◈Orion◈SiriusAchillesEvander
Works well with
Artemis◈Sage◈Kestrel◈Soren◈TheaRowan◈Ezra◈Cleo◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Alastor illustration
Name Intelligence
Alastor · Overview
Summary

Alastor is a Greek boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1900 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 3/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Alastor scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1515 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Mythological · Strong character
Alastor carries a bold, edgy, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Alastor is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
alastor.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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